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What to Expect When Booking Your First Therapy Session

Blog, Child Mental Health, From the Blog, Mental Health Awareness, TherapyAugust 20, 2025499Views 0Likes 1Comment

Going to therapy can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially for the first time. Knowing what to expect can ease some of this tension and prepare you for your first session. If you have any questions before, during or after meeting your counsellor, don’t be afraid to ask! They are there to assist you.

7 Ways to Prep Children with ADHD for School

ADHD, AuDHD, Blog, Child Mental Health, From the Blog, Mental Health Awareness, motherhood, parenting,August 13, 2025485Views 0Likes 3Comments

Parents are no doubt already feeling the stress of the fast-approaching school year. If you have a child with ADHD, you may face some unique challenges when preparing for the school year. Here are seven things you can do to make the transition a bit smoother:

Why is Getting Sunlight Important for Mental Health?

Anxiety, Blog, Depression, From the Blog, Happiness, Mental Health Awareness, Seasonal Affective Disorder, stressAugust 6, 2025588Views 1Like 3Comments

Those struggling with mental health are often told they “just need to go outside more” or should “get some sun.” While it’s invalidating to assume that sunlight will magically resolve mental health issues, is there any merit to these claims?

What is Health Anxiety?

Anxiety, Blog, From the Blog, Health Anxiety, Mental Health Awareness, stressJuly 30, 2025471Views 0Likes 6Comments

Health anxiety, also referred to as “Illness Anxiety Disorder”(IAD) in the DSM-5, is characterized by excessive worry about having or getting a serious illness. Oftentimes, these beliefs are based on very little or no physical symptoms. However, IAD can cause hyperawareness of the body, making subtle symptoms feel much more persistent.

Are Mental Health Services Tax-Deductible?

ADHD, Anxiety, AuDHD, Autism, Blog, Depression, From the Blog, Mental Health AwarenessJuly 23, 20251KViews 0Likes 13Comments

Accessing mental health services is an excellent step towards improving mental health, but it can be costly. Luckily, there are a few tax credits the Canadian government instills to assist in offsetting these costs.

What is Narcissistic Abuse?

Blog, From the Blog, Mental Health Awareness, Relationships, Trauma, TriggersJuly 16, 2025997Views 0Likes 8Comments

The DSM-5-TR defines narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) as an individual with a persistent need for admiration, a lack of empathy and an unrealistic air of superiority. These symptoms can have a deep impact on relationships.

Why do Some People with Autism Struggle with Heat Intolerance?

AuDHD, Autism, Blog, Child Mental Health, From the Blog, Mental Health Awareness, motherhood, stress, TraumaJuly 10, 20252KViews 0Likes 10Comments

With temperatures rising, it’s important to remember that individuals with autism may have a lower heat tolerance compared to neurotypicals. This can be attributed to differences in the sensory processing region of their brain but other factors like interoception as well as communication are also important to consider.

July is BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

Blog, Child Mental Health, From the Blog, Mental Health Awareness, stress, TraumaJuly 2, 20251KViews 0Likes 6Comments

Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) face unique challenges and barriers when it comes to mental health diagnoses, treatment, and stigma. July, BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, is used to bring attention to these issues. This post will discuss some of these barriers and other important facts surrounding this topic.

5 Tips to Recover from Academic Burnout this Summer

Blog, Burnout, Child Mental Health, From the Blog, stressJune 25, 2025831Views 0Likes 5Comments

While the end of the school year may seem like a welcome relief for students, the culmination of essays, assignments, and final exams can lead to academic burnout. Often following periods of prolonged stress, this state is characterized by overall fatigue (both mentally and physically), a lack of motivation, and a negative mood.

Men’s Mental Health Awareness | Father’s Day 2025

Blog, From the Blog, Men's Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, TriggersJune 13, 2025683Views 0Likes 5Comments

For generations, men have been expected to embody strength, stoicism, and self-reliance. Phrases like “man up” and “boys don’t cry” have long shaped how many men view their emotions and mental health.

Raising Awareness, Supporting Change: Alcohol Awareness Month | April 2025

Addiction, Blog, From the Blog, Spirituality, TriggersApril 14, 2025762Views 1Like 3Comments

April is Alcohol Awareness Month; a time to shed light on the impact alcohol can have on individuals, families, and communities. Whether it’s social drinking, binge drinking, or alcohol dependency, understanding the risks and recognizing the signs of problematic alcohol use is the first step toward prevention and finding support.

Celebrating National Therapy Animal Day – April 30

Blog, Boundaries, Happiness, Mental Health AwarenessApril 11, 2025825Views 0Likes 7Comments

Every year on April 30, we celebrate National Therapy Animal Day, a heartfelt reminder of the incredible bond between humans and animals—and the healing power that connection can bring. Whether visiting hospitals, schools, nursing homes, or clinics, therapy animals provide comfort, calm, and unconditional support to people navigating physical, emotional, and mental health challenges.